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1. www.nature.com › articles › s41467/021/26238-3Biotechnological development of plants for space agriculture ...

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   Oct 14, 2021 · Metrics. The ideal plant for cultivation in space would provide as many nutrients from as few inputs as possible. Here, we discuss how biotechnology could be used to produce a potato cultivar ...

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3. www.nasa.gov › science-research › nasa-plantNASA Plant Researchers Explore Question of Deep-Space Food ...

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   Feb 17, 2016 · Potato Crop Studies . What kind of crops could be grown in space or on another planet? Potatoes, sweet potatoes, wheat and soybeans would all be good according to Wheeler because they provide a lot of carbohydrates, and soybeans are a good source of protein.

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPotato improvement through genetic engineering - PMC

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   Jan 6, 2022 · This review aims to highlight the current genetic engineering tools that are being employed in potato improvement, with special emphasis on varieties that have reached the market. It examines the traits that have been modified in potato, the methods used, and the final outcomes.

   • DOI: 10.1080/21645698.2021.1993688
   • Published: 2021

   • Publication: GM Crops Food. 2021; 12(1): 479-496.

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   Can biotechnology produce a potato cultivar suitable for humans in space?

   • Here, we discuss how biotechnology could be used to produce a potato cultivar suitable for humans in space. If humankind is ever to undertake long-term space missions and colonization, establishing an efficient space farming system would be essential for human survival in space.

   Biotechnological development of plants for space agriculture

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   Can genetically modified crops be used in space?

   • His colleague Professor Gilliham thinks genetically modified crops designed for space will come up against less resistance. "I think it's an easy sell for astronauts, surrounded by all that technology," he said. Scientists hope technology designed for space will bring benefits for farmers at home.

   South Australian scientists use genetic modification to design crops

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   Should genetically modified potatoes be commercially successful?

   • Commercial success of genetically modified potatoes must prioritize traits that benefit producers and consumers and, at the same time, reduce the environmental impact of production.

   Potato improvement through genetic engineering - PMC

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   Are genetic engineering tools used in Potato Improvement?

   • This review aims to highlight the current genetic engineering tools that are being employed in potato improvement, with special emphasis on varieties that have reached the market. It examines the traits that have been modified in potato, the methods used, and the final outcomes.

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6. www.nasa.gov › technology › tech-transfer-spinoffsSpace Farming Yields a Crop of Benefits for Earth - NASA

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   Aug 10, 2015 · A leaf sensor developed to increase the efficiency of farming on long-duration space missions is now used by farmers to conserve on water use by only irrigating when crops need it. The sensor works by measuring leaf thickness and text messaging farmers when plants are “thirsty.”. Credits: AgriHouse Brands Ltd./NASA.

7. www.abc.net.au › news › 2021/07/11South Australian scientists use genetic modification to ...

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   Jul 10, 2021 · Public opinion is divided on genetically modified edible crops in Australia, even after moratoriums have been lifted But the words "Plants For Space" suggest there's nothing modest about the ...

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8. www.nasa.gov › growing-plants-in-spaceGrowing Plants in Space - NASA

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   Dec 8, 2023 · The Vegetable Production System, known as Veggie, is a space garden residing on the space station. Veggie’s purpose is to help NASA study plant growth in microgravity, while adding fresh food to the astronauts’ diet and enhancing happiness and well-being on the orbiting laboratory. The Veggie garden is about the size of a carry-on piece of ...

9. atlasofthefuture.org › project › potatoes-on-marsNASA’s space potato | Atlas of the Future

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   40% of the potato genotypes planted in the harsh soil of Pampas de la Joya managed to sprout and some produced small tubers. In 2017, potatoes were placed in the CubeSat device, able to simulate temperature and air pressures to see how the varieties react to those extremes.